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China threat sparks alarm: Taiwan launches biggest reserve military overhaul in decades

Taiwan is significantly boosting its military reserve training, doubling mandatory service to 14 days and incorporating modern weaponry like drones and Himars. This overhaul addresses a critical troop shortage driven by a declining birth rate and escalating pressure from China. The reforms aim to equip reservists with skills for contemporary warfare, drawing lessons from the Ukraine conflict, as the island fortifies its defense capabilities.

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